Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paraparaumu General Ward
The Kāpiti Coast District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of ten councillors and the mayor. three councillors will be elected from the Paraparaumu ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Kāpiti Coast District Council election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage community events and festivals that celebrate local culture, bring people together and boost town centres.

    Maintain and improve parks, pools and libraries so they remain accessible, affordable and welcoming for all ages.

    Support local sports and arts groups with facilities and spaces that strengthen community wellbeing and connection.

  • Take guidance from and build on Vision Kapiti to 2050, which had significant local community engagement and prioritise community based outcomes.

    Build a new indoor sports and recreational facility by the pool including community and job training spaces that allow for flexibility of use.

    Explore creating an urban marae along known models in partnership with hapū, supporting non-iwi Māori as well as other ethnic communities.

  • Encourage community events and festivals that celebrate local culture, bring people together and boost town centres.

    Maintain and improve parks, pools and libraries so they remain accessible, affordable and welcoming for all ages.

    Support local sports and arts groups with facilities and spaces that strengthen community wellbeing and connection.

  • Take guidance from and build on Vision Kapiti to 2050, which had significant local community engagement and prioritise community based outcomes.

    Build a new indoor sports and recreational facility by the pool including community and job training spaces that allow for flexibility of use.

    Explore creating an urban marae along known models in partnership with hapū, supporting non-iwi Māori as well as other ethnic communities.